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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.44, 44,786.40 and 19,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.44, 44,786.40 and 19,034.96 is: 26,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.44 : 44,786.40 = 19,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.44/44,786.40 = 19,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.44x = 44,786.40 × 19,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.44x = 852,507,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,507,332.54/32,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.63

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